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4 contenders for VUU QB post next season
Coach Parker contends he has four solid candidates to replace departing senior Darius Taylor as the Panthers’ signal caller.
Jordan Nesbitt transferring to Hampton to play basketball
Jordan Nesbitt’s basketball journey is taking him to Hampton University.
VSU wins Kentucky matchup; meets Winston-Salem State on Saturday
Kavon Bellamy is listed as a running back, but battering ram might better describe his role for the Virginia State University Trojans. He pounds and pounds until he gets where he wants to go. The senior from Hampton leads the CIAA in rushing and, not coincidentally, the Trojans are off to a 3-0 start for the first time since 1997.
Can the VUU Panthers claw their way to victory over the Bowie State Bulldogs?
If Bowie State University is the tower of power in the CIAA Northern Division, then Virginia Union University hopes to play the role of wrecking ball.
Richmond’s Ed Davis ranks among NBA’s lords of the boards
Native Richmonder Ed Davis ranks with pro basketball’s lords of the boards. Few players crash the backboards more relentlessly than the former Benedictine Prep and University of North Carolina standout.
WNBA’s Megan Walker traded to the Phoenix Mercury
Megan Walker is taking her jump shot from the Big Apple to the desert.
Women’s soccer league drafts high schooler Alyssa Thompson
Alyssa Thompson is an 18-year-old high school senior with a professional soccer contract.
Ashton Pratt signs to join the VUU Panthers next season; JV basketball team also in the works
Virginia Union University has received a commitment from one of the best players from arguably the state’s best high school basketball team.
Richmond, are you ready for some football? City high schools kick off Friday
Four Richmond high schools will open their football seasons Friday, Aug. 27, and all four will have new head coaches.
Former Richmonder Todd taking talents to NBA draft
Former Richmonder Isaiah Todd is among those hop- ing to hear his name called in this year’s NBA Draft.
CIAA rivals face off this Saturday at Barco-Stevens Hall
One team is battling for first place while the other is simply scrapping to get out of the cellar.
Preston Beverly moves from No. 2 to No.1 as coach at Richard Bland College
Richard Bland College has chosen Preston Beverly to usher its basketball program into the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1.
Legendary baseball slugger Willie McCovey dies
Willie McCovey, who was among the most respected and feared sluggers in baseball history, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. Mr. McCovey was 80.
Griner to play in WNBA All Star Game
Brittney Griner has picked up right where she left off in 2021.
Student-athletes shine at VUU, VSU
Athletes at Virginia Union University and Virginia State University who have been standouts in their sports are being recognized as stars in academics.
Winning ways
Levar Stoney’s path to Mayor’s Office started on the gridiron
Long before Levar Stoney threw his hat into Richmond’s political ring, he was tossing footballs for York County’s Tabb High School. He was as on target then — wearing jersey No. 14 as Tabb quarterback — as he became in the city’s mayoral competition. Richmond’s mayor-elect was a three-year starting quarterback for Tabb and ranked among the Bay River District’s leading passers, while also serving as a runner.
VUU fans get Christmas gift in Jordan White
Virginia Union University basketball fans received a “White Christmas” in a way they weren’t expecting.
RPS winter sports cancellation has left some athletes out in the cold
John Marshall High School was counting on a spectacular basketball season in 2020-2021. Instead, there will be no season.
Trojans big man Bruno super sizes offense
All capital letters and an exclamation point are needed to describe Virginia State University’s offensive left tackle. Bruno Onwuazor is not just big; he’s BIG!
Kearse helps VSU to 64-45 victory in Freedom Classic
It is fitting Lamar Kearse wears blue and orange jersey No. 3 for the Virginia State University’s Trojans.
